Graduate funding application preparation
Canadian and provincial government granting agencies, along with private foundations, offer funding for your thesis-based master's and PhD program. The Graduate Awards Office offers workshops, resources and individual consultations to help you identify funding opportunities for your graduate research and prepare strong scholarship applications.
Overview of Canadian and Quebec graduate research funding
Our advising team explains the available funding programs, the application processes and some helpful application tips.
Upcoming workshops
Explore our graduate funding application preparation workshops for current and prospective graduate students.
Graduate funding application preparation training objectives
- Identify funding opportunities relevant to your research interests and career goals, including external funding options for international students.
- Understand the importance of developing a strong scholarship application and the specific requirements for different funding opportunities.
- Apply general strategies and tips for developing competitive scholarship applications.
- Analyze the criteria and expectations for specific scholarship applications, such as the Vanier Scholarship.
- Create polished and tailored applicant statements and research proposals for specific scholarship applications.
Book a meeting with a Graduate External Fellowship Advisor
Cecilia Kramar
Contact Cecilia if you need support in writing a successful funding application to showcase your strengths and improve your proposal.
Katherine Belloso
Contact Katherine for questions about what options are available for you, your eligibility and post-award administration for external graduate awards.
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